Wanna Make You Mine.

18

They went to their respective rooms, saying goodnight.

Emma threw herself on the bed thinking about everything that happened.
Slowly her eyes closed, abandoning herself to a deep sleep.

Which was not possible for Ray.
He was lying in bed while he stared at the ceiling.
With his fingers he touched his numbers, right where the girl had smelled him.
"I can't believe I lost my mind for that idiot, Norman."
And with a little laugh he fell asleep too.

The night passed quickly and Emma woke up much later than usual.
She ate breakfast and hurried to join violet and oliver. Today was their turn to do the laundry

<hello!> she walked into the laundry yawning
<good morning! It's not like you to wake up so late> violet handed her some clothes to fold
<Yeah...sorry...> her mind was fixed in a single thought. Ray.

<oi? You're not asleep while standing up,are you?> Oliver put a hand on her shoulder bringing her to reality.

She gasped
<Emma what have you got here?>
She looked at him confused. She looked down at the point indicated by her friend's finger.
Her eyes widened

A hickey

"I completely forgot about it"

She pulled up her shirt collar trying to hide it.
<I-I was stung by a bug last night. it's nothing to worry about> she smiled trying to be as credible as possible.

<oh. I'm sure Anna will have an excellent remedy to heal it!>
She managed to convince oliver.
But not violet.
She looked at her with a smirk,walking over her and put an arm around her neck

<and tell me...is this insect called Ray?> she whispered to Emma as she hid her face in her hands.
Fortunately, oliver immediately went back to work not noticing the two girls.

<hi guys! I'm looking for emma, is she here?> Lucas opened the door at just the right moment, saving the poor girl.
<I'm here!I'm here!>
<could you come? We should talk about the expedition>
<obvious!> she started running towards the adult escaping Violet's clutches.
<YOU CAN'T ESCAPE FROM ME EMMA!> She just shouted under the confused gaze of oliver

They went to the secret room where there was a telephone to contact the allies.
<so Emma. Tell us what you found out> yuugo leaned against the wall next to Ray.

"Ray ..
No! this is not the right time "

<with the children, we discovered some interesting information about a place called Cuvitidala> she took the map from her pocket and pointed to the location.
<we have to explore the area. I'm sure it can give us a clue about the seven walls. So we have to organize an expedition as soon as possible>

<I see you have clear ideas> Lucas listened very carefully
<Yes. Remember the phone call from the allies? They said we shouldn't leave this place and they would come here soon. Our priority therefore is refuge. Yuugo and lucas will stay here to defend the shield.
Me, Ray, Don and Gilda will leave for expedition>
<WHAT? NO IT'S OUT OF DISCUSSION!>
<Yuugo we have no alternative>
<I will go with you. A group of only four people cannot survive! Look at the map, Cuvitidala is too far. It will take many days and->

Lucas put his hand on his shoulder chuckling
<yuugo relax, you look like a worried mom!>

Emma approached yuugo,catching him off guard
<I know you're worried about us, but you don't have to. We'll survive as we always have. But your place is here. You have to protect our family>

At those words, the oldest sighed and gave up.
He nodded <but at least take zack and violet with you. I will be more confident.
And you ...> he walked over to Ray and put a hand on his head
<you have to get her back safe and sound, clear?> he whispered so that no one would hear him.

<I will protect her with my life. I promise> he bring a hand to his chest, sure of his words.

<well it's time to prepare the materials and supplies for the shipment. We will leave in 5 days.
Everything will be fine. We will be able to find the seven walls, make a new promise and go to the human world >
Emma had a determined gaze, her words full of determination.

"She's really cool huh"
For a moment Ray thought he saw the figure of Norman again, next to him, both facing emma
"yeah. she is incredible"
"she will change this world and save the cattle children. We will finally be free"
"You'll see Norman. We won't waste your death"
"I have absolutely no doubts about this, my friend"

<okay but first we should prepare lunch. Or maybe you prefer to fast?> Yuugo's usual irony brought everyone back to reality.
Lucas volunteered to help and they both left the two in the room alone.

<Emma> the girl who was about to follow the two adults stopped

<Are you sure...of your choice? To bring me..and not oliver, or someone else?
You still have time to change your mind>

He looked down. He didn't want to be replaced but if it was the decision that made her feel better he was going to accept it.

He felt shot in the shoulder

<Ouch! What's that for?!> Ray yelled
<stop thinking about this nonsense and think about getting ready instead. We have a long journey to face.> She stroked his face leaving him a tender kiss on the cheek.

He smiled at her. It was amazing how all his worries flew away with a single gesture.